RCA CC634 manual Making a Recording

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Recording

Making a Recording

The steps below tell you how to make a recording and suggest using some of the recording features. Each feature is described in detail on the following pages.

Eyepiece

Focus

Control

B

VCR

POWER

OFF

CAMERA

AUDIO

RF

DC OUT

VIDEO

SP•SLP/T20•30•40Button

EDIT SEARCH – Button

EDIT SEARCH + Button

	––SET
DATE/TIME/CHAR
T20•30•40	TRACKING
R/M	TRACKING
UNTER
.	+	L	LENS COVER Control
W.BAL	STOP PLAY/PAUSE	E
		EV
	FF	N
REW		S
		C
		O
		R

Power Zoom

ButtonEJECT

Button

POWER Switch and Indicator

Tally Light

				H
				S
				U
	M	A	N	P
	M
	O
F1	TU
		A
MODE
F2

		Scene
	MODE, F1, and	Select AE
	MODE, F1, and	Dial
	F2 Buttons	Dial
	F2 Buttons

LIGHT OFF • AUTO•

ON

Switch

1.	Attach a power supply.	4. Place the POWER (CAMERA/
	Attach the adapter/charger, charged	OFF/VCR) switch in CAMERA.
	Attach the adapter/charger, charged
	battery, or optional DC car cord.	The power indicator will light and the
2.	Insert a tape.	camcorder will enter record pause.
2.	Insert a tape.

PAUSE appears in the viewfinder.

• Slide EJECT.

•Turn the tape wheel on the cassette to remove any slack from the tape.

•Insert the cassette with the tape wheel facing up and the tape window facing out.

3.Slide the LENS COVER control to open the lens cover.

5.Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control for your vision.

6.Select a recording speed and tape length using the SP•SLP/T20•30•40 switch.

•Select SP or SLP recording speed.

•Set the length of the tape you are using (T20, T30, or T40) so the camcorder can correctly calculate time remaining.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Product Registration Model No CC634 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased FromTable of Contents AssistanceOptional Accessories Care and MaintenanceCustomer Assistance and Service RecordingUnpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationAttach the adapter/charger Insert a tapeCamera SPSLP/T203040 Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control Set the scene select AE dial to AutoPlace the Power switch in OFF to turn off the camcorder Start and stop recordingPlay back what you have recorded Review camcorder’s operating controls MAN.W.BAL Manual Powering Your Camcorder Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Attach Adapter/ChargerCharging the Battery To Charge the BatteryUse the Refresh Button Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Battery Safety PrecautionsAttach the Charged Battery Remove the BatteryBattery Level Indicator Battery Care and StorageUsing the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional Car Cord AdapterRemote Control Zoom T and W ButtonsPlay Button Stop ButtonSelf INT. Interval/ Time Button FF Fast Forward Button11 A. Audio DUB Button Install Lithium Cell Remote SensorTraveling Tips Erase Protection Safety Tab Video CassettesRecording and Playback Speeds and Times Cassette Recording TimeInserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageRecording Making a RecordingPlace the Light Offautoon switch in Auto Use the zoom featureStart and stop recording Review what you have recordedRecording Tips Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing ViewfinderEyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder Displays Manual Focus Manual Focus Indicators Manual Focus Lock IndicatorsCassette Warning Elapsed Time-Counter with Memory StopWhite Balance Dew WarningMode Features F1 and F2 Self-Timer and Interval TimeStatus Displays Edit Insert and Audio DubTally Light MicrophoneFlying Erase Head Electronic IndexingAuto Head Cleaner Quick Review FeatureCamera Edit Feature Tape PositioningTo Use the Memory-Stop Feature Time CounterTape Time-Remaining Display Set the Recording Speed and Tape LengthPower Zooming ZoomingMode Indicator Uses Scene Select AE DialTo Adjust White Balance White BalanceMode Button ModeFading In and Out FadeFade Out 16X9 Mode To Record Using the 16X9 ModeFocusing the Camcorder Focus Lock FeatureAuto Focus Manual Focus Conditions Requiring Manual FocusExposure Control Iris To Manually Control BrightnessSelf Timer Remote Only To Use the Self TimerTo Turn Self Timer Off Titler Recording a Title Stored in MemoryCreating Your Own Title Install the Clock Lithium Cell To remove batterySet the Date and Time To Correct the DisplaysTitle F2 Disp Taylor Wayne Press F2 to select mode Date and Time DisplaysTo Record Using Animation Animation and Time-Lapse Recording Remote OnlyAnimation Recording To Record Using Time Lapse Time-Lapse RecordingAudio Dubbing Remote Only To Audio DubDisplay in Viewfinder Edit Insert Remote Only To Edit InsertBuilt-In Color Enhancement Light To Use the LightReplacing the Bulb Attaching the Shoulder Strap To Attach the Shoulder StrapPlayback Using the Cassette Adapter Install Cassette Adapter’s BatteryInsert Cassette into Cassette Adapter Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter Installation Playback on TV or VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO in JacksPlayback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or RecordingInstallation Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video InputsPlayback Operation Viewing What the Camcorder Is RecordingNormal TV Viewing Optional Accessories To order accessories, contact your local DealerAC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter CPS91 AC Battery Charger Using the Optional AC088 Tripod FB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable Batteries1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable Transformer Coaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ftVH83 Audio/Video Cable AH25 Y-AdapterAccessory Order Form Please complete other side alsoOrder Form for Camcorder Model CC634 Authorized Signature To order accessories, contact your local Dealer 800 338United States and Canada Orders Trouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksSelect AE dial in Auto . See Turn the scene select AE dial to Auto Recording. See pages Care and Maintenance Cleaning the CamcorderCleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Cleaning the Camcorder’s ViewfinderProper Care and Storage Things to AvoidSpecifications Information to UserCustomer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchangeLimited Warranty What your warranty does not cover How State Law relates to warrantyProduct Registration If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United StatesIndex AUDIO/RF DC/VIDEO OUTTime Lapse ANIM. REC/TIME Customer Service Accessories ConsumersCanadian Consumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,